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Crumbl’s founders just made a surprise announcement that could change the chain forever

May 12, 2026 Crumbl’s founders just made a surprise announcement that could change the chain forever BY Sarah Bregel The founders of Crumbl Cookies are stepping down. The move comes amid a “planned transition” for the bakery chain, the leaders shared in an X post on May 11. In the post, CEO Jason McGowan explained that … Continue reading Crumbl’s founders just made a surprise announcement that could change the chain forever

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth. Here’s what real resilience looks like

April 17, 2026 ‘Bouncing back’ is a myth. Here’s what real resilience looks like BY The Conversation When Maria looked at herself in the mirror for the first time after her mastectomy, she stood very still. One hand rested on the bathroom counter. The other hovered near the flat space where her breast had been. The … Continue reading ‘Bouncing back’ is a myth. Here’s what real resilience looks like

Why match fixing is criminal — but trading on geopolitics isn’t

Why match fixing is criminal — but trading on geopolitics isn’t Suswati Basu     Minutes before Donald Trump posted a market-moving message on Iran, trading volumes in S&P 500 futures and oil markets suddenly surged. The spike was sharp, concentrated, and unusually well-timed. To outside observers, it raised an obvious question. Was this some … Continue reading Why match fixing is criminal — but trading on geopolitics isn’t

Aristocrat Interactive confirms closure of Malta office, ending white label operations

Aristocrat Interactive confirms closure of Malta office, ending white label operations Suswati Basu     Aristocrat Interactive is pulling the plug on its white-label iGaming business and shutting down its Malta office, a decision that will affect roughly 120 employees. News of the move first surfaced in a LinkedIn post by AML Manager Ambra Battiston, … Continue reading Aristocrat Interactive confirms closure of Malta office, ending white label operations

Why Marc Andreessen’s ‘zero introspection’ approach will get you nowhere

March 18, 2026 Why Marc Andreessen’s ‘zero introspection’ approach will get you nowhere BY Eve Upton-Clark Introspection? Marc Andreessen has never heard of it.  Speaking on David Senra’s podcast, the cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, said he has “zero” levels of introspection: “As little as possible. Move forward. Go,” … Continue reading Why Marc Andreessen’s ‘zero introspection’ approach will get you nowhere

Polymarket opens Washington bar for watching geopolitics markets and breaking news

Polymarket opens Washington bar for watching geopolitics markets and breaking news Suswati Basu     Polymarket is known for turning world news into tradable probabilities, but now it is trying something similar in the physical world. The prediction market says it is opening a Washington, D.C., bar called “The Situation Room,” a venue built for … Continue reading Polymarket opens Washington bar for watching geopolitics markets and breaking news